Low Deposit Mortgages Reach Highest Level Since 2008
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Low Deposit Mortgages Reach Highest Level Since 2008

By Dr. Priya Sharma, Property Markets Analyst · 10 September 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.

Low Deposit Mortgages Reach Post-2008 High

Bank of England data shows that the share of new mortgages with deposits lower than 10% of the property's value has increased this year. This marks the highest level for such mortgages since 2008.

The report notes that this trend comes as buyers continue to face challenges getting onto the housing ladder. Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to monitor this development, as changes in mortgage lending patterns can influence demand in the rental market and affect tenant profiles.


Source: This Is Money Mortgages
About the author
Dr. Priya Sharma
Property Markets Analyst

Dr. Priya Sharma writes The Property AI's data-led coverage of UK property markets — rental indices, sold-price trends, mortgage flows, and regional analysis. Articles bylined Dr. Sharma cite ONS, Land Registry, Bank of England, and primary research data.

PhD Economics. Specialises in: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Land Registry data, regional rental analysis, mortgage approvals trends.

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